These meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend, whether they are struggling with alcoholism themselves or not. Friends, family members, and even professionals interested in learning more about AA are welcome.
Closed meetings are only for individuals who have a desire to stop drinking. They provide a safe and confidential space for members to share their experiences and support each other without fear of judgment.
In speaker meetings, one member shares their personal story of addiction and recovery. This format allows attendees to learn from the speaker’s experiences and gain inspiration and hope for their own recovery journey.
Step meetings focus on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, which are guiding principles for recovery. Each meeting typically focuses on one of the steps, with members sharing their thoughts, struggles, and progress related to that particular step.
“Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.”
